Women inducted into the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame persevered to preserve their culture and ensure that minority groups receive an equal place in society. Our Talk on the Road program explores Connecticut women such as Fidelia Hoscott Fielding, who preserved the Mohegan-Pequot language for future generations, Ann Petry, who gave a voice to black writers, and Maria Sanchez, a strong advocate for the Puerto Rican community and the initiator of bilingual education in Hartford.
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Earlier Event: February 22
"Connecticut's African American Heroines" Talk at Stratford Library
Later Event: March 6
"Founding Mother's : Women Who Shaped Our Nation" Talk at Trumbull Library